Boost for town in Tipp with €12 million upgrade of Wastewater Treatment Plant complete

Ahead of the festive period the community in Ballina, Co. Tipperary are celebrating as Uisce Éireann announce the completion of a €12 million upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant. 

The project has significantly modernised and improved the performance and capacity of the plant and will accommodate growth and development in the area. It will also improve the quality of treated wastewater discharged into Lough Derg and ensure compliance with wastewater regulations.

Speaking about the upgrade, Portfolio Manager at Uisce Éireann Paul Fallon said, “We are delighted to have delivered this important project for the community of Ballina. The modernisation and improvement of the wastewater infrastructure will accommodate further growth in the area and ensure that consistently high-quality treated wastewater is being discharged into the receiving waters. I want to take this opportunity to thank the community for their ongoing support and patience throughout the delivery of this vital project.”

The project was carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Ward and Burke. Works involved increasing the capacity of the treatment plant which now has the capacity to serve a population equivalent of approximately 8,000. It also included installation of a new forward feed pumping station, new inlet works, stormwater storage tank and the provision of secondary treatment including final settlement tanks. A new above ground sludge Picket Fence Thickener and outfall pipe into Lough Derg was also constructed.

This is the latest in a series of several major investments in Tipperary by Uisce Éireann, who have invested over €134 million in the county in the past decade.  This includes the recent completion of a wastewater infrastructure upgrade at Cahir, ongoing upgrades at Newport, and Fethard, totalling €20m investment; €7million upgrade to the Fethard Regional Water Supply Scheme; as well as an upgrade to Clonmel Water Supply which is currently underway. 

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Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.